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PhD of Physical Therapy

Central Michigan University

  • Mount Pleasant, United States
  • 3 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • PhD

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About the program

The Doctor of Physical Therapy is a 28-month, 112-credit CAPTE-accredited doctorate starting each January.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop advanced knowledge of Physical Therapy and apply discipline-appropriate methods
  • Assess relevant evidence
  • And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Physical therapist

Curriculum

  • 28-month
  • Seven-semester
  • 112-credit curriculum that teaches physical therapy the way it is practised
  • In a semi-self-paced model
  • With 36 weeks of full-time clinical experience. Accredited by CAPTE.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Bachelor's or master's degree as set by the programme
  • Cumulative GPA of at least 2.7 for most graduate programmes (some set higher)
  • Official transcripts
  • English proficiency and programme-specific materials such as statement and recommendations.

Minimum GPA

2.7

Accepted academic background

Bachelor's or master's degree from a recognised institution as set by the programme, Programme-specific materials (statement, Recommendations, Tests)

Language tests

  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • IELTS 6.5
  • PTE Academic 53
  • Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

  • Passport Copy
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Qualification Certificates
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Research Proposal If Applicable
  • Academic References
  • Proof of Financial Support
  • Supporting Immigration Documents If Applicable

How to apply

  1. Review the graduate admission requirements and intake dates. Prepare academic records and any program-specific documents. Complete the official application and submit the requested supporting documents. Provide language proficiency evidence if required. Pay any applicable official application fee. Review the admissions decision and arrange visa documents if necessary.

Other costs

Tuition per year$21,366 USD
Application fee$65 USD
Deposit$2,000 USD

Program details

CampusMain Campus
Faculty or schoolHerbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
DepartmentDepartment of Physical Therapy
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1
Scholarship noteScholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, Conditions and program eligibility require confirmation.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    August 2027

    Apply by

    15 May 2027

    182 days left
  • Program starts

    January 2028

    Apply by

    1 Oct 2027

    321 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3 years.